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1) In this song, Gracie Abrams can't stop thinking about her ex. Who is on your mind this morning?
A. Well, not my ex. I don't have an ex. I have been wondering how Bev, the former hostess of Sunday Stealing, is making out. I know she's had a rough time of it.
2) She wonders if she should warn his new girl about him. Think of the last time someone offered you advice. Did you take it?
A. Yes.
3) She concludes her old boyfriend wasn't worthy of her love and attention and now sees him as "just another dude." What is something you regret spending time on? (It doesn't have to be a romance.)
A. I regret nothing. I came, I tried, I failed, I moved on.
4) On July 31, Gracie Abrams performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago. More than 100,000 attended the first day of the outdoor festival. It was sunny and 79ยบ. Describe your perfect day (weatherwise).
A. It would be about 70 degrees, with a very light breeze, occasional clouds passing over brilliant blue skies. The trees are full of birds chirping away, and the leaves are green.
5) Gracie's father is J.J. Abrams, perhaps best known for directing the 2009 Star Trek movie and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Would you rather watch Star Trek or Star Wars?
A. I like them both so I'm not sure I can pick.
6) She is very much a 21st century artist in that she doesn't rely on radio to introduce her music to her fans, often sharing demos on TikTok. Do you watch, or create content for, TikTok?
A. No. I don't do TikTok.
7) In 2024, when "That's So True" was released, Madonna set a record. Her free concert in Brazil drew the largest audience (1.6 million) ever. What's your favorite Madonna song?
A. Um. Like a Prayer, I guess. I am not a big Madonna fan.
8) Also in 2024, former President Jimmy Carter died. In addition to his work in politics and philanthropy, Mr. Carter wrote more than 30 books. Who wrote the last book you finished?
A. Emily Henry, read by Julia Whelan. Some books I listen to simply because Julia Whelan is such a great reader.
9) Random question: What sound stresses you out?
A. Metallic sounds or really low bass sounds, like the jake brakes on a semitruck.
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Like a Prayer is one I like too. Her videos were weird but I liked her voice. I like how you answered #3. I liked the original Star Trek. We are still watching Star Wars on Disney +
ReplyDeleteFrom Duck Duck Go's AI: "Jake brakes, or compression release engine brakes, are devices used in some diesel engines to help slow down vehicles by releasing compressed air from the engine's cylinders. This mechanism allows for better control and reduces the need for traditional friction brakes, especially on downhill grades." How did it do?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds about right, except it doesn't describe how noisy they can be on the downhill slide. I will have to check out Duck Duck Go's AI.
DeleteI can just hear those jake brakes! I agree.. nothing to really regret. It's all a learning process I think.
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